How to Guide
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Select an option:
• To add the activity to your favorites list, select .
• To add the activity to the extended list, select .
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press the
key from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
activities you use most. The first time you press the key to start
an activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite
activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.
1
Hold the touchscreen.
2
Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
white background. Other activities appear with a black
background.
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Select an option:
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Add Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Remove Favorite.
Indoor Activities
The vívoactive 3 device can be used for training indoors, such
as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
turned off for indoor activities.
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not
available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed
and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence
sensor).
Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is
multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1
Press the key.
2
Select Strength.
3
Press the key to start the activity timer.
4
Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when
you complete at least 6 reps.
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for
each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish
the set and start a new one.
5
Press the key to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several
seconds, the rest timer appears.
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If necessary, hold the touchscreen, select Edit Last Set, and
edit the number of reps.
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When you are done resting, press the key to start your next
set.
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Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is
complete.
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After your last set, from the rest timer, select Stop > to
finish and save the activity.
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you
can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km
(1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can
manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or
after each run.
1
Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 7), and run
at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the treadmill.
2
After you complete your run, press the key, and select Done.
3
Select an option:
• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select .
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
calibration.
• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-
time calibration, select > Calibrate.
4
Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and
enter the distance on your device.
Outdoor Activities
The vívoactive 3 device comes preloaded with apps for outdoor
activities, such as running and biking. GPS is turned on for
outdoor activities. You can add apps using default activities,
such as cardio or rowing.
Going for a Run
Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair
the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 17).
1
Put on your wireless sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate
monitor (optional).
2
Press the key.
3
Select Run.
4
When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device
connects to the sensors.
5
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6
Press the key to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
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Start your activity.
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Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
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After you complete your activity, press the key, and select
to save the activity.
Going for a Ride
Before you can use a wireless sensor for your ride, you must
pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 17).
1
Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor,
speed sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).
2
Press the key.
3
Select Bike.
4
When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device
connects to the sensors.
5
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6
Press the key to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
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Start your activity.
8
Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
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After you complete your activity, press the key, and select
to save the activity.
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